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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | FWBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 394 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 109.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.3% higher at FWBBC than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,170.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than FWBBC ($16,990 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 30% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,170 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 21.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,736 vs. $11,269)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
Southern Illinois University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or FWBBC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between FWBBC and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $16,300 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $230 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $22,500)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/